What is the primary purpose of wearing seat belts?

• A. To improve fuel efficiency
• B. To look stylish
• C. They reduce injury risk by keeping occupants in place and preventing ejection during a crash.
• D. To quieten road noise

Answer: (C)

Keeping occupants safe in a crash is the main job of a seat belt. It works by restraining you so your body doesn’t keep moving forward when the car suddenly stops, and it prevents you from being ejected from the vehicle. By holding you in place, the belt spreads the crash forces across stronger parts of your body, reduces the chance of colliding with interior features, and lets airbags provide protection where you’re seated. None of the other options address this core safety function—the belt isn’t about fuel economy, style, or noise reduction.